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I'M MARIA HEDIAN
From folding sweaters at the mall to working backstage at NY Fashion Week shows for 18+ years, I know exactly what it takes to build a thriving career in fashion. Now, as a sought-after speaker and educator at schools like LIM College, The Amsterdam Fashion Academy and FIT, and former corporate executive at iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, I'm here to be your insider guide.
Here's the truth: breaking into fashion isn't about luck – it's about having the right strategy, skills and connections.
After helping many aspiring professionals navigate this competitive industry, I've developed a proven roadmap to fast-track your success.
Whether you're dreaming of the runway, the showroom or the C-suite, I'll show you exactly how to:
▸ Position yourself for opportunities at top fashion brands
▸ Build an influential network of industry connections
▸ Develop the essential skills that employers actually want
▸ Navigate the unwritten rules of the fashion industry
Ready to stop dreaming about your fashion career and start living it? Let's make it happen.
I'M MARIA HEDIAN
From folding sweaters at the mall to working backstage at NY Fashion Week shows for 18+ years, I know exactly what it takes to build a thriving career in fashion. Now, as a sought-after speaker and educator at schools like LIM College, The Amsterdam Fashion Academy and FIT, and former corporate executive at iconic brands like Ralph Lauren, I'm here to be your insider guide.
Here's the truth: breaking into fashion isn't about luck – it's about having the right strategy, skills and connections. After helping many aspiring professionals navigate this competitive industry, I've developed a proven roadmap to fast-track your success.
Whether you're dreaming of the runway, the showroom or the
C-suite, I'll show you exactly how to:
• Position yourself for opportunities at top fashion brands
• Build an influential network of industry connections
• Develop the essential skills that employers actually want
• Navigate the unwritten rules of the fashion industry
Ready to stop dreaming about your fashion career and start living it? Let's make it happen.
your path to
FASHION
CAREER
SUCCESS
your path to
Fashion
CAREER
Success
THE FASHION VAULT
Get instant access to The Fashion Vault, your library of career-launching resources crafted from real industry experience. Includes interview questions, email scripts and PDFs used by successful fashion professionals.
LEARN WITH MARIA
Join the waitlist for our signature programs, providing a comprehensive roadmap to landing your dream role in the fashion industry. Get personalized guidance, feedback and industry connections.
CAREER MENTORSHIP
Work with me directly through 1:1 Career Mentorship. Get tailored advice, strategic planning, resume and LinkedIn audits, and dedicated support to overcome your specific challenges and reach your fashion career goals.
THE FASHION VAULT
Get instant access to The Fashion Vault, your library of career-launching resources crafted from real industry experience. Includes interview questions, email scripts and PDFs used by successful fashion professionals.
LEARN WITH MARIA
Join the waitlist for our signature programs, providing a comprehensive roadmap to landing your dream role in the fashion industry. Get personalized guidance, feedback and industry connections.
CAREER MENTORSHIP
Work with me directly through 1:1 Career Mentorship. Get tailored advice, strategic planning, resume and LinkedIn audits, and dedicated support to overcome your specific challenges and reach your fashion career goals.
CAREER GUIDES
Transform your fashion career journey with these proven resources.
40 Questions to Ask On Your Next Informational Interview (Consider This Your Personal Cheat Sheet!)
Find the Exact Contacts You Need to Start Growing Your Network (An Easy Checklist!)
The Ultimate Clubhouse Guide for Fashion Professionals (Optimize Your Profile to Grow Your Career)
100+ Fashion Professionals to Follow Right Now (Stylists, Editors, Photographers and More!)
CAREER
GUIDES
Transform your fashion career journey with these proven resources.
40 Questions to Ask On Your Next Informational Interview (Consider This Your Personal Cheat Sheet!)
Find the Exact Contacts You Need to Start Growing Your Network (An Easy Checklist!)
The Ultimate Clubhouse Guide for Fashion Professionals (Optimize Your Profile to Grow Your Career)
100+ Fashion Professionals to Follow Right Now (Stylists, Editors, Photographers and More!)
TRANSFORM YOUR
Fashion Career Journey
Wondering how to turn your fashion industry dreams into reality?
I've helped hundreds of aspiring fashion professionals – and I can help you too.
Start With a Free
Career Breakthrough Strategy Session
Start With a
Free Career Breakthrough Strategy Session
Book your complimentary 15-min Fashion Career Strategy Session where we'll:
• Uncover what's really holding you back
• Create your personalized action plan
• Identify your unique industry advantage
• Map out your next career moves
"My breakthrough call with Maria gave me more clarity than months of searching on my own. Her guidance helped me completely shift my approach to landing my first job."
JESSICA M. | Assistant Buyer, Bloomingdale's
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1:1 Career Strategy Sessions
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Resume Review & Revision
Get a professionally crafted resume that speaks directly to fashion industry recruiters.
Monthly Mentorship Program
Your personal fashion career coach, with customized training and ongoing support to accelerate your success.
INTO THE FASHION INDUSTRY
CAREER PODCAST
Career content for fashion professionals of all experience levels
Every episode is designed to help you take immediate action that will help advance your fashion career to the next level.
THIS IS A GAME CHANGER
How Ready Are You For A Career In Fashion?
Let's find out where you are in your career journey so I can provide the resources to help you achieve the career BREAKTHROUGH you've been waiting for.
Ready to Fast-Track
Your Success?
CHOOSE YOUR PATH:
Fashion Career Accelerator
Your complete toolkit for breaking into fashion. Transform your resume, optimize your LinkedIn and master the art of industry networking.
1:1 Career Strategy Sessions
Dive deeper with focused guidance sessions tailored to your specific goals and challenges.
Resume Review & Revision
Get a professionally crafted resume that speaks directly to fashion industry recruiters.
Monthly Mentorship Program
Your personal fashion career coach, with customized training and ongoing support to accelerate your success.
the ITFI
CAREER
PODCAST
The podcast for serious fashion professionals.
Ever wished you had a fashion industry mentor on speed dial? Someone who's walked the path from fashion outsider to insider, and knows exactly what it takes to break in and stand out? That's exactly what this podcast delivers.
The Into The Fashion Industry Career Podcast transforms insider knowledge into actionable strategies for launching and accelerating your fashion career.
Drawing from my 20+ years of experience - from producing New York Fashion Week shows and events, to working corporate at Ralph Lauren for almost a decade to teaching at FIT and LIM College - each episode delivers practical guidance on the questions you're actually asking.
With each episode, I cut through the confusion and give you clear, proven steps to move your fashion career forward. No fluff, no generic advice - just real strategies that work in today's fashion industry.
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Let's find out where you are in your career journey so I can provide the resources to help you achieve the career BREAKTHROUGH you've been waiting for.
SKIP THE STRUGGLE. START WITH STRATEGY.
TURN DECADES
INTO DAYS
I've walked every step of the path you're on right now – from working on visuals at the mall to producing shows at New York Fashion Week. That journey taught me something crucial: success in fashion doesn't have to take forever when you have the right mentor.
LET MY JOURNEY BE YOUR BLUEPRINT.
→ Started as a retail sales associate, just like many of you
→ Worked my way up to Visual Manager
→ Got a full time role as a Visual Merchandiser at Neiman Marcus while going to school full time
→ Spent 8 years at Ralph Lauren working on: Public Relations, Wholesale & Digital Marketing, Styling, Special Events
→ Built a successful freelance career from scratch through strategic networking
→ Evolved from NYFW model dresser to sought-after Fashion Show & Event Producer
Now, I help ambitious fashion professionals like you skip the years of trial and error.
Why?
SKIP THE STRUGGLE.
START WITH STRATEGY.
TURN DECADES
INTO DAYS
I've walked every step of the path you're on right now – from working on visuals at the mall to producing shows at New York Fashion Week. That journey taught me something crucial: success in fashion doesn't have to take forever when you have the right mentor.
LET MY JOURNEY BE YOUR BLUEPRINT.
→ Started as a retail sales associate, just like many of you
→ Worked my way up to Visual Manager
→ Got a full time role as a Visual Merchandiser at Neiman Marcus while going to school full time
→ Spent 8 years at Ralph Lauren working on: Public Relations, Wholesale & Digital Marketing, Styling, Special Events
→ Built a successful freelance career from scratch through strategic networking
→ Evolved from NYFW model dresser to sought-after Fashion Show & Event Producer
Now, I help ambitious fashion professionals like you skip the years of trial and error.
Why?
Because your success shouldn't take decades.
Through my programs and mentorship, you get:
▸ Proven strategies that actually work in today's industry
▸ Insider shortcuts I wish I'd known starting out
▸ Real-world techniques tested at top brands
▸ Network-building methods that open doors
▸ Confidence that comes from expert guidance
THE FREELANCE ARCHIVES
Brands I've Worked With
Theory | Heron Preston | Pamella Roland | Dion Lee | Batsheva | Rebecca Minkoff | Jason Wu | Kith | N. Hoolywood | Vivienne Westwood | Giorgio Armani | Zadig & Voltaire | Misha Collection | Creatures of Comfort | Prabal Gurung | Victoria's Secret | Noon By Noor | Pronovias | Brooks Brothers | Peter Pilotto | Brooks Brothers | Celine | Oscar de la Renta | Rachel Zoe | Marchesa | Charlotte Ronson | The Blonds | Erin Fetherston | Stella McCartney | Monique Lhuillier | Vera Wang | Zac Posen | Mango x JCP | Mara Hoffman | Jeremy Scott | Rodarte | Thakoon | Lauren Ralph Lauren | Bill Blass
Because your success shouldn't take decades.
Through my programs and mentorship, you get:
▸ Proven strategies that actually work in today's industry
▸ Insider shortcuts I wish I'd known starting out
▸ Real-world techniques tested at top brands
▸ Network-building methods that open doors
▸ Confidence that comes from expert guidance
THE FREELANCE ARCHIVES
Brands I've Worked With
Theory | Heron Preston | Pamella Roland | Dion Lee | Batsheva | Rebecca Minkoff | Jason Wu | Kith
N. Hoolywood | Vivienne Westwood | Giorgio Armani | Zadig & Voltaire | Misha Collection
Creatures of Comfort | Prabal Gurung | Victoria's Secret | Noon By Noor | Pronovias | Brooks Brothers
Peter Pilotto | Brooks Brothers | Celine |Oscar de la Renta | Rachel Zoe | Marchesa
Charlotte Ronson | The Blonds | Erin Fetherston | Stella McCartney | Monique Lhuillier | Vera Wang
Zac Posen | Mango x JCP Launch Show | Mara Hoffman | Jeremy Scott | Rodarte
Thakoon | Dillard's Kentucky Derby Fashion Show | Lauren Ralph Lauren | Bill Blass
COMMUNITY
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Further Your Fashion Career
Join fashion professionals of all different experience levels from around the world in our private fashion career network. Some benefits include trainings on strategies, insider tips and step-by-step advice to help you start or further your career in the fashion industry, and exclusive job and internship opportunities directly from hiring managers, recruiters and industry contacts I'm connected with.
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